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CT HB06979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "dental assistant" to expand accreditation standards for dental assistant education programs
  • Removes requirement that programs be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Adds requirement that programs be accredited or recognized by any national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
  • Maintains existing pathways for dental assistants including on-the-job training under direct supervision and programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Effective upon passage of the legislation

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Accreditation Of Dental Assistant Programs.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/31/2017

Full Bill Text

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